Institute for Family Resilience
The Institute for Family Resilience provides evidence-based parenting education and family support programs designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and promote positive family outcomes.
We have several courses we offer, including those court-ordered to attend a parenting class when you are going through separation and divorce. One is on zoom (synchronous) and another asynchronous to complete at your own pace.Â
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About UsÂ
Dr Holly Cormier
Dr. Cormier is licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. Throughout her career, she has worked with clients across all stages of development, supporting emotional well-being, strengthening relationships, and fostering healthy family dynamics. Her approach combines evidence-based psychological principles with practical, compassionate guidance, empowering parents to build strong connections with their children and create positive, resilient family environments.Â
Dr. Stacy ThompsonÂ
Dr. Thompson is a Professor of Human Development with more than 25 years of experience teaching, researching, and working with children, parents, and families. Her research has focused on parenting and family relationships, with a commitment to helping parents foster healthy development and strong connections with their children. She has extensive experience teaching courses on child development, the assessment of young children, and child abuse and neglect. In addition, she co-authored a book on feeding young children, providing practical, research-based guidance to support healthy eating habits and positive mealtime experiences. By combining academic expertise with real-world experience, she helps parents better understand and support their children's growth, development, and well-being.
For Parents
- Court-Approved Online Parenting Classes
- Complete in 4 HoursÂ
- Instant AccessÂ
- Certificate Provided
For Courts & Referral Professionals
Our online parenting education program is designed to help parents develop effective parenting and co-parenting skills while meeting court-ordered educational requirements. The course provides practical instruction on child development, positive parenting strategies, communication skills, conflict management, and supporting children through family transitions.
